Hybrid Elite Mod by Rainbow Heaven

[zipflint]

Right now, I'd tell you not to feel too bad. I'm rather disappointed in this. But, like I said in the previous post, could be I'm doing something wrong. As it stands, it's sitting here in front of me with a full tank of El Kamino that I can't enjoy.

I'm sad lol we are still waiting for ours from wsv lol. Maybe next week. Holding on to that hope for next week

 

[Kenji]

Lol. Ok thanks ... I think .... I feel your pain also.

Right now, I'd tell you not to feel too bad. I'm rather disappointed in this. But, like I said in the previous post, could be I'm doing something wrong. As it stands, it's sitting here in front of me with a full tank of El Kamino that I can't enjoy.

 

[zipflint]

Anyone know if the center post assembly from an RSST will simply drop into the Hybrid Elite atty chamber? Or was this already covered in class?

 

[Mickey_Star]

The top deck of the Elite is anodized. The negative post hole is anodized as well. I screwed the negative post in and out several times to remove the anodizing on the threads and get the contact metal to metal. I fixed this and replaced the bottom spring at the switch with a brass contact. That woke it up nicely.

 

[zipflint]

I like this. This sounds like something I can do. Maybe.

Could you elaborate a little bit on the "replaced the bottom spring at the switch with a brass contact" part?
Do you mean the spring is now GONE, and there's a brass....something in its place?

Sorry if I'm being dense.

The top deck of the Elite is anodized. The negative post hole is anodized as well. I screwed the negative post in and out several times to remove the anodizing on the threads and get the contact metal to metal. I fixed this and replaced the bottom spring at the switch with a brass contact. That woke it up nicely.

 

[Mickey_Star]

No worries. I popped the spring out. It is just pressed in to the white Delrin plastic piece. I then pressed in a threaded brass fitting with an adjustable brass screw. That way it can accommodate different sized batteries, ect. You press the button, spring loaded firing pin hits the brass fitting instead of the battery spring.

 

[CountSmackula]

Where did you find the threaded brass fitting?

No worries. I popped the spring out. It is just pressed in to the white Delrin plastic piece. I then pressed in a threaded brass fitting with an adjustable brass screw. That way it can accommodate different sized batteries, ect. You press the button, spring loaded firing pin hits the brass fitting instead of the battery spring.View attachment 248191View attachment 248192

 

[Mickey_Star]

They are called Chicago Screws. Ace has them among the small bits. No misfires or voltage drops that I get with springs in my devices.

 

[zipflint]

Holy hand grenades! I do believe you've solved this problem. Time to start asking for a ride to Ace, or anywhere that might have these screws. I NEED to do this!

 

[TheJack]

ok, figured i`d post this to help a few out with stripping the anodizing. all you need is oven cleaner and something to hold the parts so all parts are completely covered. i did the tank cover separate just in case this failed but i suggest doing it by itself seeing its so thin. ok. put all parts in a glass , spray parts till all is covered, in a min or so youll need to spray more once the bubbles settle. about every 3 minutes swish the glass to mix things up a little, it will help out the process. after 15 minutes no less from the time you started spraying get your parts out and wash them good.

this is three before pic.............

 

[TheJack]

this is during stripping

 

[TheJack]

after.............

 

[TheJack]

and finally this is a brushed finish with a green scotch bright pad. i did this in the sink wile water was running on it for a smother finish.

 

[Mickey_Star]

Really nice. I like the brushed look a lot. Thanks for test piloting the oven cleaner. I wouldn't have had the stones to try that without seeing it first.

 

[TheJack]

a quick off subject question. how are yous posting pics so big? i`m hand polishing the Elite mod now and will have a pic in a few.

 

[TheJack]

I figured it out. this is hand polished. these pics just dont do justice. it came out 100% better. i`ll need to get a nice background for it once i machine polish it.



http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww335/.....youfine_2/polishing/efd1ef37-e0d6-41e2-b802-34be1df84eb7_zpsf18e22e5.jpg

 

[Zeroescence]

They are called Chicago Screws. Ace has them among the small bits. No misfires or voltage drops that I get with springs in my devices.

What was the diameter size of the Chicago screws you used. I don't have a ace around where I live. Thanks.

 

[Mickey_Star]

3/8" is what I used, but I had to take a bit off in length and diameter. The 1/4" would be about perfect. Leather craft or tack stores would also be a place to look for them.

 

[Zeroescence]

3/8" is what I used, but I had to take a bit off in length and diameter. The 1/4" would be about perfect. Leather craft or tack stores would also be a place to look for them.

Excellent thanks.

 

[TheJack]

For everyone that thinks you dont need that button mod, get a penny and push it in sideways to touch the bottom of the battery and the side of the mod to see what your missing. good lookin out on that idea Mickey_Star. i should have mine in the morning.